Brunch & Cake

Director of Finance

Dubai, UAEPosted 3 days ago

Salary
AED 60k–100k a month· Michael Page
Job type
Full time
Level
Executive
Field
Finance & Accounting
Work mode
On site

About the role

We're Hiring: Director of Finance Industry: F&B | Hospitality | Multi-Brand Restaurant Group We are looking for a commercially driven and highly experienced Director of Finance with a strong auditing background and solid exposure to the F&B and hospitality industry. What We're Looking For: • Preferably 50% or more of professional experience in an auditing firm • Proven leadership experience as CFO, Finance Director, or Group Financial Controller. • Strong background in F&B, hospitality, or multi-brand restaurant operations. • Expertise in financial strategy, auditing, internal controls, budgeting, and profitability management. • Solid knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and financial compliance. • CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification preferred. The Role • Lead the Group's overall financial strategy and performance. • Oversee financial operations across multiple brands and entities. • Drive profitability, cost efficiency, and sustainable growth. • Strengthen financial controls, governance, and compliance. • Partner closely with ownership and senior leadership on key business decisions. We're looking for someone who brings the discipline of an auditor, the mindset of a business leader, and a strong understanding of hospitality.

Requirements

Preferably 50% or more of professional experience in an auditing firm; Proven leadership experience as CFO, Finance Director, or Group Financial Controller; Strong background in F&B, hospitality, or multi-brand restaurant operations; Expertise in financial strategy, auditing, internal controls, budgeting, and profitability management; Solid knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and financial compliance; CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the Group's overall financial strategy and performance; Oversee financial operations across multiple brands and entities; Drive profitability, cost efficiency, and sustainable growth; Strengthen financial controls, governance, and compliance; Partner closely with ownership and senior leadership on key business decisions.

Skills

  • IFRS
  • UAE VAT
  • Corporate Tax
  • financial controls
  • auditing
  • budgeting
  • profitability management
  • financial strategy
  • leadership
  • F&B industry knowledge
  • hospitality industry experience
  • CA
  • CPA
  • ACCA

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AED 60k–100k a month· Michael Page

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